Pseudoneuroterus sp. 1

Host plant in Israel: Q. ithaburensis.

Life history. This species develops in cryptic, spherical bud galls, 4.5–5 mm in diameter, which are composed of several fused units and covered by white velvety fuzz (Fig. 56).

Phenology. Galls were first observed in early February and adults emerged from them in early March.

Distribution. Israel: Hasharon Forest.

Comments. The galls of this species are somewhat similar to those of Dryocosmus tavakolii Melika, Stone & Azizkhani, but adult morphology and molecular data (Shachar, unpulished) show that they belong in Pseudoneuroterus. The species will be formally described once more material becomes available.